Ryan Field Redevelopment: Engineering One of the NCAA’s Most Advanced Stadiums

Inside the Engineering of the Ryan Field Stadium Redevelopment

Thornton Tomasetti’s work on the Ryan Field Redevelopment is highlighted in Informed Infrastructure, showcasing one of the NCAA's most technically advanced new stadiums.

In the article, “Northwestern University’s Ryan Field: The NCAA’s Newest and Most Technically Advanced Football Stadium,” project leads Karen Grossett and Brad Toellner outline the strategies shaping this next-generation venue. The project reflects a highly coordinated approach, where structural systems, constructability, and performance are developed in tandem to support both design ambition and operational demands. 

The feature also includes a full-length video interview, offering deeper insights into the collaboration and technical decision-making behind the project. Read the full article and watch the interview on Informed Infrastructure.

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